Guide to Using the RIBA Plan of Work 2013Health and Safety StrategyThe main purpose of the Health and Safety Strategy is to set out how compliancewith legislation is to be achieved. However, it would also be used to capture otherhealth and safety initiatives on a project and encourage the adoption of industry bestpractice rather than simply compliance with minimum legal requirements. TheHealth and Safety Strategy can be developed by the health and safety adviser andit may be initiated in a workshop environment with the collaborative project team.The Health and Safety Strategy may be derived from a template that is adapted tosuit changing legislative requirements and amended to include the particular aimsof a practice or client.Handover StrategyThe Handover Strategy deals with the many aspects associated with handingover a building and other post-occupancy activities. The Handover Strategy wouldneed to consider any health and safety issues associated with phased handovers.ConclusionAn essential component of any Feedback processes would be consideration ofthe Health and Safety Strategy and how this might be improved and developedon future projects. The Construction Strategy can also be reviewed to determinewhether it would have been productive for the designers to have consideredcertain construction aspects earlier in the design process.In conclusion, health and safety is imbedded into the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 ina manner that encourages consideration of best practice in relation to health andsafety for all aspects of a project, including the operational and maintenance periods.www.ribaplanofwork.com101
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